MSO12508 - Post-medieval sheepfold at Wheal Eliza (Monument)

Summary

A 19th Century sheepfold possibly associated with the Wheal Eliza mine (MSO6802).

Please read the Exmoor National Park Historic Environment Record .

Type and Period (1)

Protected Status

Full Description

Burrow's 1979 plan of Wheal Eliza shows an 'old sheep fold' but his text does not mention it. This may have been connected with the 19th Century mine (MSO6802). [1-4]

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Unassigned: Webster, CJ SMRO. Apr 1998. Verbal communication.
  • <2> Article in serial: Burrow, I., Minnitt, S. + Murless, B.. 1980. Somerset Archaeology 1979. Proceedings of the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society. 124. 136 (Measured Plan).
  • <3> Unassigned: Burrow. 19.7.1979. site visit records.
  • <4> Survey: SCC HBC 3.14.2.

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Other Statuses/References

  • Local List Status (Unassessed)
  • National Park: Exmoor National Park
  • Somerset SMR PRN: 35710

Map

Location

Grid reference Centred SS 7837 3813 (23m by 21m)
Map sheet SS73NE
Civil Parish EXMOOR, WEST SOMERSET, SOMERSET

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Record last edited

Oct 23 2013 4:23PM

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